Twenty-one years ago, DC Comics killed Superman. And then… promptly brought him back to life. While I wasn’t a particular fan of Superman, nor much of a comic book guy, I recognized this as being pretty farkin’ lame. And I’m not alone.
The documentary shown below, done by Max Landis (son of John) covers the history of this episode succinctly, with lots of exciting profanity. With an all-star cast including Simon Pegg, Ron Howard and Elijah Wood.
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Huh.
An important point that is made here: “The Death of Superman” didn’t kill Superman. It killed *death,* at least in comics. A list is given of the other comic book characters who have been killed off and then brought back, consequence-free, since the death and return of Superman.
Plus, profanity. And Kelsey Gunn.